Ghost of the mountains

Lions and tigers get all the glory, but there’s another big cat that deserves our attention — the snow leopard. These beautiful felines are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.

To honour these gorgeous cats — the International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on October 23. This day, is a reminder to all of us beyond the 12 countries where snow leopards are found, that it is our collective responsibility to conserve the species and its ecosystem.